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Having had its cinematic release last year, 303 Squadron is now available on DVD, Blu-ray and via digital download. Based on the 1942 book Squadron 303 by Polish author Arkady Fiedler, the 104-minute movie charts the career of Polish Hawker Hurricane pilots serving in the titular unit during the Battle of Britain.

It’s directed by Denis Delic, filmed in Polish and English, and features actors from the UK and Poland including Piotr Adamczyk, Maciej Zakościelny, Cara Theobold and Kirk Baker. The Historic Aircraft Collection’s Hurricane Mk.I P3700, owned by Guy and Janice Black, was flown by warbird pilot Dave Harvey for certain sequences throughout the shoot. The film in all its formats can be ordered from Amazon.

See the next issue of FlyPast – in shops around June 1 – for a chance to WIN a copy of the Blu-ray release.

Current Issue

October 2019The October issue of FlyPast is another 132-page special featuring an eight-page tribute to airshow legend Mark Hanna, who was the co-founder of Duxford-based Old Flying Machine Company and a key player in several famous films and TV series. Mark was hugely popular, not just because of his remarkable flying skills, but also because of his character and willingness to share his passion with enthusiasts. In our exclusive feature, Steve Beebee speaks to several who flew with or worked alongside Mark and remembers a true hero of the skies on the 20th anniversary of his tragic death.
SPOTLIGHT – FAIREY GANNET
Featuring exclusive artwork and rarely seen images, our popular Spotlight section focuses on the pugnacious Fairey Gannet, an unmistakeable British aircraft that served in a variety of roles with the Royal Navy and further afield.
EYES IN THE SKY
This month’s magazine features a special section dedicated to the clandestine world of airborne reconnaissance. We examine everything from secretive Lightning missions in World War Two to Cold War sentinels like the Vulcan and Victor.
GREAT WAR BOMBER RETURNS
Darren Harbar goes air-to-air with Retrotec’s newly-restored de Havilland DH.9 and traces its remarkable restoration journey.
CORSAIR EXTRAVAGANZA
No fewer than 11 Corsair warbirds took to the skies in Michigan recently. Kevin Baxter reports from this event and the spectacular seven-day EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
MERLIN TO GRIFFON
Clive Rowley, former OC of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, compares the famous Rolls-Royce Merlin engine with its ‘big brother’ the Griffon.